29 results about "Ionization detector" patented technology

The present disclosure describes a detector system for characterizing a therapeutic beam. The detector system may include numerous additional or alternative features and, as an example, may include a detection unit comprising an intensity sensor layer configured to generate a signal in response to ionization events, an x-position sensor layer having a plurality of x-position detector strips and configured to generate a signal in response to one or more ionization events, and a y-position sensor layer comprising a plurality of y-position detector strips and configured to generate a signal in response to one or more ionization events. Signal data may be timestamped and associated with timestamped beam trigger demand data. Processing may allow three-dimensional spatial characterization and fluence characterization of the therapeutic beam. Also disclosed are methods of characterizing a therapeutic beam.

The present invention discloses a thin-film air ionization chamber for proton and heavy-ion position detection, which is characterized by comprising a parallel-plate ionization detector and a signal extraction structure; the top of the parallel-plate ionization detector is an incident window, and the bottom is an exit window. Between the incident window and the exit window are successively a first high-voltage electrode film, a readout electrode film, and a second high-voltage electrode film; the substrate of the readout electrode film is a polyimide film, and readout electrodes are plated on both its upper and lower surfaces; wherein, the substrates of the first and second high-voltage electrode films are polyimide films, and conductive films are plated on the surfaces facing the readout electrode film for accessing high-voltage electrical signals; two chambers are formed between the first and second high-voltage electrode films and the readout electrode film for ionizing incident particles; the signal extraction structure is connected to the two readout electrodes for outputting the signals generated by the two readout electrodes. The present invention can achieve large-area and high-position-accuracy particle beam detection.

The application discloses an ionization chamber of a photo-ionization detector, comprising a negative electrode and a positive electrode, the negative electrode and the positive electrode are arranged in an overlapping mode, an ultraviolet lamp is arranged on one side of the positive electrode or the negative electrode, the negative electrode and the positive electrode are both provided with airflow channels which are in communication with each other, the ultraviolet lamp is located at the inner end of the airflow channels, and the airflow channel edge of the negative electrode or the positive electrode is provided with a high-voltage structure. The high-voltage structure arranged at the airflow channel edge of the negative electrode or the positive electrode can ensure the high collection efficiency of the ionization product of VOCs gas molecules. Therefore, it is unnecessary to additionally apply a higher bias voltage to eliminate the noise influence, and it is also unnecessary to additionally set a complex hardware circuit or a humidity compensation algorithm, so that the manufacturing cost and the failure rate of the photo-ionization detector can be controlled, and the development, debugging and maintenance costs of enterprises can be reduced.

A neutrino detection system and method based on one or more semiconductor Germanium point-contact diodes. These diodes act simultaneously as target for neutrinos or antineutrinos, that scatter off atomic nuclei, and as detectors, that register the ionization energy released in such interactions. Also included are various compact shield configurations that enhance the signal-to-background ratio and allow for a mobile detector operation under many environmental conditions including above ground and close to reactor sites. The neutrino detector can be used, for instance, for reactor operation monitoring, geological-radiochemical surveys and neutrino telecommunication systems.

The invention relates to a detector (1) for characterizing a dosimetry of radiation, comprising: an ionization detector (1IC) configured for characterizing a dosimetry of a radiation beam (5) propagating along a Z-axis, the ionization detector (1IC) comprising a matrix of ionization chambers (ICi) distributed over a plane (X, Y) perpendicular to the Z-axis, where the ionization detector (1IC) is located in the plane (X, Y); the ionization detector (1IC) has a first spatial resolution above the plane (X, Y), an additional detector (1A) distinct from the ionization detector (1IC) and whose second spatial resolution above the plane (X, Y) is higher than the first spatial resolution above the plane (X, Y) and is positioned in series with respect to the ionization detector (1IC) along the Z-axis, and a smart device (10), the smart device is configured to calculate a distribution of the calculated dose (Dij) from the dose (DICi) measured by the ionization detector (1IC) and the dose (DAij, DA0j) measured by the additional detector (1A).

The present invention relates to a photoionization detector, which includes a sensor having at least a collector electrode and a ground electrode, a gas discharge lamp that ionizes molecules of interest to produce ionized molecules and electrons, and an amplifier connected to the collector electrode. Each of the collector electrode and the ground electrode includes a feedthrough pin; an inner trace surrounding the feedthrough pin; an outer trace surrounding the inner trace, wherein the outer trace on each electrode includes the same material; a channel between the inner trace and the outer trace, wherein the channel includes a material different from the outer trace and the inner trace; and a bridge connecting the outer trace to the inner trace. The ionized molecules can be collected by a bias electrode, and the electrons can be collected by the collector electrode.

A self-testing photoionisation detector (PID) 200 for determining the concentration of a gaseous compound, comprises; a gas ionisation chamber 206 for receiving the gaseous compound; an ultraviolet lamp 203 configured to ionise the gaseous compound within the gas ionisation chamber; an output sensor 204 configured to produce an output electrical signal that correlates to an ionic current within the gas ionisation chamber; and a control unit 209 configured to generate a control electrical signal 201 for driving the ultraviolet lamp, to increase or decrease the control electrical signal and provide a user alert electrical signal is provided in the absence of a correlation between the control electrical signal or any change in the control electrical signal and the output electrical signal or any change in the output electrical signal, respectively.

Methods and systems for detecting and limiting water in a photoionization detector are provided. The method can include de-energizing a lamp configured to ionize particles of air. The method can also include monitoring a signal from the photoionization detector. The signal can be monitored based on a current between a signal electrode and a bias electrode. In an instance in which the signal is above a signal threshold, the method can also include electrolyzing one or more particles of water present in the photoionization detector by closing a leak switch to allow current to flow through the bias electrode and the signal electrode. In an instance in which the signal is below the signal threshold, the method can include energizing the lamp to begin photoionization detection. Corresponding systems are also provided.

This patent relates to the field of hydrogen ionization detection technology. This patent provides an ignition wire, which includes: an ignition wire body, which is symmetrically shaped and is used for gas ignition and flame state signal collection; a contact end, which is used for external connection of voltage and external test circuit. Due to its own inertness, the ignition wire provided by this patent is not easily aged when used as an ignition wire; as a collector, it is spiral and coaxial with the nozzle, collecting signals in multiple stages to improve the collection efficiency; it serves as both an ignition wire and a collector, and at the same time as a flame state judging device, saving space and materials of the hydrogen ionization detector, reducing the volume and weight of the detector, and lowering the design and installation difficulty of the detector.

The application discloses a portable environmental air odor monitoring system and a monitoring method based on double columns and negative oxygen ion switching, and belongs to the technical field of environmental monitoring. The monitoring system comprises a sampling assembly, a six-way switching valve, a first chromatographic column, a second chromatographic column, a first four-way switching valve, a second four-way switching valve, a negative oxygen ion generator, a negative oxygen ion mixing cavity, an electric field assembly, a photo-ionization detector, a carrier gas assembly and an oxygen supply assembly. The monitoring method can separate the same sample through two chromatographic columns with different polarities, and can obtain two chromatograms with different retention times. Meanwhile, by controlling the opening and closing of the negative oxygen ion generator, the chemical structure of the measured substance can be modulated, and the chromatogram after oxidation can be obtained. The application is suitable for low-concentration or high-concentration odor monitoring, realizes efficient separation and enhances qualitative ability, and can assist in judging the chemical properties by comparing the chromatographic peak changes or disappearance of the same substance under the non-destructive mode and the oxidation mode.

An integrated microfluidic photoionization detector (PID) is provided, the integrated microfluidic photoionization detector comprising: a microfluidic ionization chamber, a microfluidic ultraviolet radiation chamber configured to generate ultraviolet photons. An ultra-thin transmission window is disposed between the microfluidic ionization chamber and the microfluidic ultraviolet radiation chamber and permits the ultraviolet photons to enter the microfluidic ionization chamber from the microfluidic ultraviolet radiation chamber. A detection system for one or more VOC analytes is also provided, the detection system comprising: a gas chromatography (GC) unit, the gas chromatography unit including at least one gas chromatography column; and an integrated microfluidic photoionization detector (PID) disposed downstream of the gas chromatography (GC) unit.

The invention discloses a modulation type photoionization detector and a trace gas detection method, and relates to the technical field of gas detection. According to the modulation type photoionization detector provided by the invention, carrier gas and sample gas can alternately enter the ionization chamber at a preset frequency through switching of the three-way electromagnetic valve, ion current signals generated by the carrier gas and the sample gas are respectively detected, and a signal response value of gas to be detected can be obtained by subtracting the ion current signals measured in two adjacent times; based on the modulation type photoionization detector, the gas is detected by utilizing a differential noise reduction principle, interference of a small amount of impurity gas and water vapor in carrier gas on a signal response value of the gas to be detected is avoided, and the modulation type photoionization detector is suitable for photoionization detection of trace gas; noise caused by factors such as ultraviolet lamp power fluctuation, environment temperature and humidity changes and circuit thermal changes is effectively filtered out, and the detection signal-to-noise ratio is increased.

A photo ionization detector (PID) is disclosed. The PID includes a primary pole and a secondary pole spaced apart from the primary pole. The secondary pole is coupled to a bias voltage source. The secondary pole is exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light emitted from at least one UV light source for generating photoinduced electrons. The PID further includes at least one gas port associated with the secondary electrode, the at least one gas port configured to flow a gas between the primary electrode and the secondary electrode for absorbing UV light to alter the generated photoinduced electrons.

The invention relates to a photoionization detector (PID) lamp assembly and a method of manufacturing a PID lamp assembly. A photo ionization detector (PID) lamp assembly is disclosed. The PID lamp assembly includes a cap defining a lamp chamber therein, and the cap has a stepped aperture. Further, a crystal window is sealed on the cap and configured to allow ultraviolet (UV) light to pass therethrough. In addition, the capillary tube is sealed to the cap via a stepped aperture of the cap. Thereafter, a pair of annular grooves is formed on the cap to mount a pair of driver pads on the cap.

The present disclosure describes a detector system for characterizing a therapeutic beam. The detector system may include numerous additional or alternative features and, as an example, may include a detection unit comprising an intensity sensor layer configured to generate a signal in response to ionization events, an x-position sensor layer having a plurality of x-position detector strips and configured to generate a signal in response to one or more ionization events, and a y-position sensor layer comprising a plurality of y-position detector strips and configured to generate a signal in response to one or more ionization events. Signal data may be timestamped and associated with timestamped beam trigger demand data. Processing may allow three-dimensional spatial characterization and fluence characterization of the therapeutic beam. Also disclosed are methods of characterizing a therapeutic beam.

The invention provides a water-gas dual-purpose halogenated olefin sensor, and relates to the technical field of analytical chemistry instruments, the water-gas dual-purpose halogenated olefin sensor comprises a carrier gas pipeline, a clustered membrane in-situ extraction sampling device, a cold trap dehydration device, a gas sample pipeline and a photoionization detector, the clustered membrane in-situ extraction sampling device is connected with the cold trap dehydration device through a conveying pipeline; the clustered membrane in-situ extraction sampling device comprises a container and a membrane sampling device, a liquid sample is contained in the container, the membrane sampling device comprises a clustered membrane, and halogenated olefin in water is extracted into a gas phase; the cold trap dehydration device is used for dehumidifying the gas conveyed in the conveying pipeline to obtain a low-humidity halogenated olefin-containing gas sample, and the low-humidity halogenated olefin-containing gas sample is sent into the photoionization detector for detection through the capillary column; and the gas sample pipeline is directly connected with the ionization detector. The water-gas dual-purpose halogenated olefin sensor disclosed by the invention is high in sensitivity, solves the problems of humidity interference, poor membrane stability and the like, and is suitable for detecting halogenated olefin in underground water.

The disclosure provides a self-testing photoionization detector for determining the concentration of a gaseous compound. The photoionization detector has a gas ionization chamber for receiving the gaseous compound and an ultraviolet lamp configured to ionize the gaseous compound within the gas ionization chamber. An output sensor is configured to produce an output electrical signal that correlates to an ionic current within the gas ionization chamber. A control unit is configured to generate a control electrical signal for driving the ultraviolet lamp, to increase or decrease the control electrical signal. A user alert electrical signal is provided in the absence of a correlation between the control electrical signal or any change in the control electrical signal and the output electrical signal or any change in the output electrical signal, respectively.

A photo-ionization detector (100) and a process detect an ionizable substance in a gas (G). At least two measuring cells (20.1, 20.2, 20.3) are mounted on a measuring cell carrier (10). A radiation source (4) emits ionizing electromagnetic radiation towards the measuring cell carrier (10). The gas (G) reaches at least one measuring cell (20.1, 20.2, 20.3). Ionization of the gas causes a measurable electrical property of the measuring cell (20.1, 20.2, 20.3) to be changed. Depending on the electrical property, the measuring cell (20.1, 20.2, 20.3) generates a signal. This signal correlates with the presence and optionally the concentration of ionizable substance in the gas (G). Preferably, the measuring cell carrier (10) can be rotated relative to the radiation source (4).

The invention belongs to the technical field of ionization detectors, and particularly discloses a novel non-radioactive electron capture detector which comprises a shell, a protection cavity is formed in the shell, a discharge electrode, a polarization electrode and a signal electrode are sequentially arranged on the surface of the protection cavity from top to bottom, and a sapphire tube is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the shell. A first air inlet pipe is arranged on one side of the shell, a guide-in pipe communicated with the sapphire pipe is arranged at the bottom of the shell, one side of the surface of the guide-in pipe is communicated with a second air inlet pipe, and the other side of the surface of the guide-in pipe is communicated with a blow-down pipe; the plasma electronegativity is improved through doping gas combination, and the detection sensitivity is remarkably enhanced; the optimized polarization voltage range and the electrode spacing design effectively suppress noise; the anti-pollution capacity of the device adapts to low-purity helium carrier gas, the use cost is reduced, the non-radioactive design is adopted, and the radioactive pollution risk is avoided.

A photo ionization detector (PID) is disclosed. The PID includes a PID lamp having a body and a magnesium fluoride window at an upper end of the body, and a drive electrode surrounding the body of the PID lamp and positioned below the magnesium fluoride window. Further, the drive electrode has elastic properties and thus applies an upward biasing force toward the magnesium fluoride window to maintain a predefined distance between the PID lamp and the signal collection component of the PID.

A photoionization detector sensor comprised of plate, at least one opening in the plate for UV light to pass through, and at least one electrically conductive pattern on at least one of the top and bottom surfaces of the plate. The at least one electrically conductive pattern can include a negative electrical potential pattern comprised of a first material. Further, the negative electrical potential pattern can have a void in its center, and the void can surround the at least one opening. The plate can be comprised of a second material that is different than the first material. The negative electrical potential pattern can be located on at least one of the top or the bottom surfaces, and the at least one electrically conductive pattern can further include an electron collecting electrode pattern on the other of top or bottom surface.

The invention discloses a portable ambient air odor monitoring system and monitoring method based on double columns and negative oxygen ion switching, and belongs to the technical field of environment monitoring. The monitoring system comprises a sampling assembly, a six-way switching valve, a first chromatographic column, a second chromatographic column, a first four-way switching valve, a second four-way switching valve, a negative oxygen ion generator, a negative oxygen ion mixing cavity, an electric field assembly, a photoionization detector, a gas carrying assembly and an oxygen supply assembly. According to the monitoring method, the same sample is separated through two chromatographic columns with different polarities, and two chromatograms with different retention times can be obtained; meanwhile, by controlling the on and off of the negative oxygen ion generator, the modulation of the chemical structure of the measured substance is realized, and a chromatogram after the oxidation reaction is obtained. The method is suitable for monitoring low-concentration or high-concentration peculiar smell, high-efficiency separation is realized, the qualitative ability is enhanced, and the chemical property of the substance can be judged in an auxiliary manner by comparing the change or disappearance condition of the chromatographic peak of the same substance in a lossless mode and an oxidation mode.

A photoionization detector sensor comprised of a plate having top and bottom surfaces and an electrically insulating substrate; at least one opening in the plate for UV light to pass through; a negative electrical potential pattern on at least one of the top and bottom surfaces; and an electron collecting electrode pattern having a wire suspended across the at least one opening. The negative electrical potential pattern includes a linear portion and a polarization plate. The electron collecting electrode pattern further includes a linear portion on the surface opposite the wire. The electrically conductive patterns can further include a grounded potential conductive pattern having a first portion on the top surface and a second portion on the bottom surface.

The utility model discloses an underground water well washing system which comprises a well washing mechanical unit, a water quality measuring unit and a data collecting and processing unit. The well washing mechanical unit comprises a water pump, a water pumping pipe, a water outlet pipe and a water level sensor, the water level sensor is installed on the water pumping pipe, and the water pump, the water level sensor and the water level sensor are all electrically connected with the data collecting and processing unit; the water quality measurement unit comprises a water quality comprehensive measurement device, a PID photoionization detector and an oil-water interface sensor, and the data acquisition and processing unit is used for acquiring and recording data and controlling the flow speed of the water pump and the well washing time. According to the utility model, equipment such as the oil-water interface sensor and the PID photoionization detector can be utilized to carry out water quality preliminary screening before well washing, and according to real-time data flow obtained through preliminary screening, well washing parameters can be dynamically adjusted, the efficiency is improved, unnecessary well washing times are reduced, and time and cost are saved.

A photoionization detector comprised of a gas discharge lamp that ionizes molecules of interest to create ionized molecules and electrons and a sensor having at least one opening for UV light to pass through and electrically conductive patterns on at least one of the top and bottom surfaces of the plate, including at least a negative electrical potential pattern and an electron collecting electrode pattern. The ionized molecules are collectable by a bias electrode and electrons are collectable by a collector electrode. The negative electrical potential pattern includes a linear portion and a polarization plate. The electron collecting electrode pattern includes a wire suspended across the at least one opening and a linear portion on the surface opposite the wire. The electrically conductive patterns can further include a grounded potential conductive pattern having a first portion on the top surface and a second portion on the bottom surface.

The utility model discloses an oil-gas separation accurate detector which comprises a protection frame and a gas storage tank, the gas storage tank is arranged on the inner wall of the protection frame, and a to-be-detected gas recovery assembly is arranged on the outer wall of the gas storage tank; the to-be-detected gas recovery assembly comprises a gas inlet seat arranged at the right end of the front face of the gas storage tank, a recovery pipe is arranged at the left end of a top plate of the gas storage tank, a gas pressure meter is arranged on a top plate of the gas inlet seat, a gas conveying pipe is arranged on the front face of the gas inlet seat, and one end of the gas conveying pipe is connected with a gas conveying hose. The end, close to the air inlet base, of the air conveying pipe is connected with a micro air pump, and a photochemical ionization detector is arranged in the air storage tank. A metering barrel is arranged at the left end of the top of the protection frame, and a detection sealing assembly is arranged on the outer wall of the metering barrel. According to the utility model, the accuracy of the detection result of the oil core can be improved.

A photoionization detector comprised of a gas discharge lamp that ionizes molecules of interest to create ionized molecules and electrons and a sensor having at least one opening for UV light to pass through and electrically conductive patterns on the top and bottom surfaces of the plate. A negative electrical potential pattern can be on one of the top or the bottom surface and can include an interior portion that is at least a first distance away from every edge of the at least one opening. An electron collecting electrode pattern can be on the other of the top or the bottom surface and can substantially fill an area surrounding the opening such that the negative electrical potential pattern and the electron collecting electrode pattern are offset relative to each other. The ionized molecules are collectable by a bias electrode and electrons are collectable by a collector electrode.

An ionization detector provides accurate measurements of high dose rate, short duration radiation pulses required by FLASH radiation therapy procedures by employing high voltages across narrow ionization channels minimizing saturation and polarization effects. Air equivalent polymers may be used to provide the electrodes of the ionization detector for improved accuracy and to resist radiation-induced degradation.

A photoionization detector is disclosed. The photoionization detector includes a detector electrode that outputs a signal, an ultraviolet lamp, a lamp driver that is communicatively coupled to the ultraviolet lamp and configured to turn the ultraviolet lamp on and off in response to a control input, and a controller that is communicatively coupled to the output signal of the detector electrode and the control input of the lamp driver, outputs an indication of a gas detection based on the output signal of the detector electrode, and turns the lamp driver on and off with an on-duty cycle that is less than 10%.